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Japan, For The First Time, Approved The Over-The-Counter Sales Of An Emergency Contraceptive Pill, Norlevo. No Prescription, Age Limit, Or Parental Consent Needed, But Buyers Must Take It In Front Of A Pharmacist. Priced At ~$47–$67, It’s 80% Effective Within 72 Hrs. Nationwide Rollout Begins Spring 2026; But Already OTC In 90+ Countries.

Japan allows over-the-counter emergency contraception pill for the first time

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwxkdkyn0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.